Shame + A Sin is an album by the American musician Robert Cray. It was released in 1993 by Mercury Records.
Production The album was produced by Cray. "You're Gonna Need Me" is a cover of the Albert King song, and features a guest appearance by Albert Collins on guitar.
Critical reception
The Indianapolis Star noted that "Cray uses the blues to inspire, strike an attitude and, gee, even have some fun." The Calgary Herald deemed the album "still more downtown professional than lunch-bucket working class."
Track listing All tracks composed by Robert Cray; except where indicated "1040 Blues"- 5:04 "Some Pain, Some Shame" - 4:30 "I Shiver"- 5:12 "You're Gonna Need Me" (Albert King) - 3:38 "Don't Break This Ring" - 4:55 "Stay Go" (Cray, Jim Pugh, Karl Sevareid) - 3:38 "Leave Well Enough Alone" - 5:20 "Passing By" - 5:12 "I'm Just Lucky That Way" (Rick Estrin, Jim Pugh, Donnie Woodruff) - 4:00 "Well I Lied" (Kevin Hayes, Chris Hayes) - 2:49 "Up and Down" (Cray, Jim Pugh) - 6:39
Credits Robert Cray – vocals, guitar Jim Pugh – keyboards Karl Sevareid – bass Kevin Hayes – drums Edward Manion – tenor saxophone, baritone saxophone Mark Pender – trumpet Albert Collins - guitar on "You’re Gonna Need Me" Mike Kappus – executive producer
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